Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Period:
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Topic: Materials for Drawing and Painting

Content:

  • Materials for Drawing and Painting.

Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • Mention 8 materials for drawing and painting.

Reference Materials:

  • Scheme of Work
  • 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum, Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
  • NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
  • Course Book
  • All Relevant Material
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Watercolors
  • Brushes
  • Palette
  • Sketchbook
  • Charcoal
  • Erasers
  • Easels (if available)
  • Sample drawings or paintings
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Notebooks and pens

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the materials for drawing and painting is crucial for creating art and expressing creativity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of drawing and painting.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Materials for Drawing and Painting

Content (Steps)TimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Introduction5 minsDiscussion– Start by asking pupils what they think artists need to create beautiful drawings and paintings.
– Explain the importance of materials in art.
– Share their thoughts on materials artists use.
– Listen to the importance of materials.
List of Materials15 minsExplanation & Discussion– Present a list of materials for imaginative drawing and painting (e.g., paper, pencil, color, brush).
– Explain the use of each material and its role in creating art.
– Engage pupils in discussing the importance of each material.
– Listen to the list of materials and their explanations.
– Participate in discussing the materials.
Demonstration10 minsDemonstration– Show examples of how some materials are used in art, e.g., demonstrate sketching with a pencil, mixing colors on a palette, using brushes.
– Encourage pupils to ask questions and observe closely.
– Observe the demonstrations carefully.
– Ask questions and engage in discussions.
Group Activity5 minsGroup Work– Divide pupils into small groups and provide each group with some art materials.
– Ask them to identify and discuss the materials given to them.
– Each group presents their findings.
– Work in groups to identify and discuss materials.
– Present their findings to the class.
Note Taking3 minsNote Taking– Provide pupils with a note summarizing the key materials for imaginative drawing and painting.
– Pupils copy the note into their notebooks.
– Copy the note into their notebooks.
Conclusion2 minsRecap– Summarize the main points about materials for imaginative drawing and painting.
– Emphasize the importance of knowing these materials for art.
– Listen to the summary.
– Understand the importance of materials in art.
Evaluation5 minsQuestion & Answer– Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the materials for drawing and painting.
– Encourage pupils to explain the use of some materials.
– Participate in answering questions.
– Explain the use of materials.

Note to Pupils:

Materials for drawing and painting

Here are some key materials for drawing and painting:

  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Watercolors
  • Brushes
  • Palette
  • Sketchbook
  • Charcoal
  • Erasers
  • Easels (if available)

Importance of Materials used in drawing and painting

  1. Creativity: These materials let you be creative and make beautiful art.
  2. Skills: Using them helps you improve your hand skills and control.
  3. Expression: You can express your feelings and ideas through art.
  4. Relaxation: Drawing and painting can be calming and reduce stress.
  5. Learning: You can learn about colors, techniques, and more.
  6. Communication: Art is like a universal language.
  7. Fun: Drawing and painting are enjoyable activities.
  8. Career: You can even have a career in art.
  9. Education: They help with learning in school.
  10. Preservation: Art materials help keep our culture and history alive.

These materials play a vital role in both the art world and our daily lives, contributing to personal growth, cultural richness, and creative expression.

Evaluation:

  1. Name at least five materials used for drawing and painting?
  2. State two importance of art materials in drawing and painting?

Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.